BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of July 10, 2007
A special meeting was held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 9,
2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson,
with Commissioners
The
Board participated in a 2008 pre-submittal budget workshop with the Board of
Equalization and Boundary Review Board, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2007 and
reconvened at 1:45 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners
The Board participated in a 2008 pre-submittal budget
workshop with the Auditor, Elections, Auditor O&M, and Veterans Relief,
with no action taken.
The Board participated in a 2008 pre-submittal budget
workshop with Noxious Weed Control, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a 2008 pre-submittal budget
workshop with Planning and Community Development, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a 2008 pre-submittal budget
workshop with the Counseling Center, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 3:35 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, July
10, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in
Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson and
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1.
Minutes for week of July 3, 2007.
2.
Acknowledge submission of grant application to City of Stevenson Tax
Advisory Committee for proposed Stevenson Outdoor Performance Theater Stage
design and engineering.
3.
Acknowledge extension of 2006-2007 agreement with Human Services
Council for in-home services to allow completion of 2007-2008 contract process.
4.
Set public hearing for 2:30 PM Tuesday, July 31, 2007 consider a request from Timothy Ball for a
variance to Skamania County Code 12.03.040(B)(1) Private Road Requirements for
Two Rivers Road (private), located off of Cooper Avenue, to allow a driving
surface of less than the 20-foot surface dimension requirement.
5.
Notice to Contractors calling for bids for Countywide Safety
Improvement Project for placement or replacement of guardrail at various
locations; set deadline to receive sealed bids for 4:00 PM Monday, August 6,
2007; set date to open sealed bids for 10:10 AM Tuesday, August 7, 2007.
6.
Senior Services vendor rate and homecare wage increase, as approved by
Legislature, effective July 1, 2007.
7.
Authorization to purchase from Public Works for repairs to Red Mountain
and Lookout Mountain propane systems.
8.
Contract with Michael R. Dudley to organize and direct Youth Tennis
Program.
9.
Amendment #1 to agreement with USDA Forest Service to provide
additional funding and extend the availability of funding Skamania County Work
Crew Title III Program.
10.
Contract amendment #1 with Dept of Social and Health Services to
provide additional funding for administration of drug/alcohol testing for youth
on probation & for a Coordinator to facilitate the Community Accountability
Board meetings.
11.
Interagency Agreement with Administrative Office of the Courts to
provide funding to Juvenile Court for programs and services.
12.
Contract with Human Services Council to provide funding for Medicaid
and Senior Dial-a-Ride Transportation for eligible residents.
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
approve payroll for the period ending June 30, 2007 in the total amount of
$1,059,104.04.
Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Rock Creek Slide,
engineering projects, County Road projects, ER&R, Solid Waste, and Building
Department.
The Board discussed the proposed new Planning and Community Development
Assistant Planner position, with no action taken.
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
approve a letter to Shelley Moore and Nathan and Deb Leek in response to
correspondence submitted on June 29, 2007 regarding short platting their
property located off of `-Ryan-Allen Road.
Commissioner
Pearce joined the meeting via phone at approximately 11:05 a.m.
Sarah
Prince, Noxious Weed Coordinator reported on Coordinator activities, Title II
project, and knotweed control.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to approve a new Planning and Community Development Assistant Planner position
at Range 17 as an exempt position, effective August 1, 2007.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to reinstate the exempt status of the District Court
Commissioner/Administrative Assistant, effective July 1, 2007.
Following
a staff report by Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development
Director, Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and
motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2007-25 adopting, endorsing
and certifying Skamania County 2007 Comprehensive Plan and Associated Maps.
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously
to approve Ordinance 2007-10 establishing for six months a moratorium on the
acceptance and processing of building, mechanical and/or plumbing permits on
any parcel of land 20 acres or larger that was created by deed since January 1,
2006, the acceptance and processing of land divisions (subdivisions and short
subdivisions), and the acceptance and processing of State Environmental Policy
Act (SEPA) checklists related to forest practice conversions for any parcel
located within unincorporated Skamania County that is not currently located within
a zoning classification or the area generally known as the Swift Subarea of
Skamania County until the zoning classifications related to the 2007
Comprehensive Plan and the Critical Areas Update Process are complete.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner
Pearce and motion carried unanimously to set a public hearing for 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 to receive public comment regarding action approving
Ordinance 2007-10.
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner
Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve a letter of employment with
Larry Douglass to perform the duties of Skamania County Public Works Director.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to
approve a request from Three Rivers Recreational Area (Jerry Sauer), to create
a conservation boundary line adjustment changing the existing lot line
configuration of island area between the Muddy River and the Lewis River on
parcel numbers 07-06-24-0-0-0600-00 and 07-06-24-0-0-0700-00, provided the
owners of parcel number 07-06-24-0-0-0600-00 agree with the following
conditions:
1.
No bonus lots or other special considerations
will be granted due to the voluntary conservation boundary line adjustment;
2.
All deeds to process the voluntary boundary line
adjustment will be processed at the same time; and,
3.
The new deed for the parcel containing the island
shall state there is a 10-year moratorium on land divisions beginning at the
time the boundary line adjustment is recorded.
The
meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 and reconvened at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, with
Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
Proposed Title III Projects
for 2008 were presented as follows:
Skamania
County Forest Work Crew, sponsored by Skamania County Sheriff’s Department. Continuation from
2007. To reimburse Skamania County
Sheriff Department for the supervision of in-custody low risk inmates who
handle numerous projects within the forestlands to assist with the recreation
and functionality of these lands to benefit the citizens of Skamania County and
all its visitors. This is in partnership
with the United States Forest Service. The funds requested are to provide
supervision of six Work Crew men for 10 hours a day, 7 shifts per week. Total project cost $135,817.
Skamania
County Sheriff’s Emergency Services, sponsored by Skamania County Sheriff’s Department. Continuation
from 2007. To enhance and maintain the
level of search and rescue services in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and
Columbia River Gorge NSA lands in Skamania County, as well as reduce and
improve response times to all types of emergency calls. The funds requested are to maintain one
full time Road Deputy position, one-half-time FTE Road Deputy position and
one-quarter-time FTE Road Deputy wage, and overtime, including supporting
equipment and services. Total project
cost $260,041.
Skamania
County Forest Youth Success, sponsored by Stevenson-Carson School District and WSU Cooperative
Extension. Continuation from 2007. To provide summer employment for high school
age youth to conduct projects on the national forest, to teach forest ecology
and management, and to conduct an after-school program for younger students
that teaches forest ecology and management, as well as life skills. The program request for 2008 includes
continued funding for a program director, assistant coordinator, eight crew
leaders, the employment of up to 48 youth, and operating supplies and
services. Total project cost $298,815.
Skamania
County Firewise Planning for Woodland Dwellers, sponsored by WSU
Cooperative Extension. Continuation from
2007. Project plan is to complete GIS
analyses, conduct survey planning and field surveys, continue to provide firewise
education, and provide wildfire risk analysis.
The request includes salary and benefits for a full time wildfire
coordinator and four part-time surveyors, office services (photocopying and
mailing), travel, training and Central Services consulting to facilitate data
gathering and management. Total project
cost $155,247.
North
Country EMS St. Helen’s Project, sponsored by North Country Emergency Medical
Services. Continuation from 2007. To provide emergency medical services to
visitors, recreationalists, residents, and employees of the northwest area of
Skamania County including Mt. St. Helen’s National Volcanic Monument located in
Skamania County. This project requests
funding for personnel to staff an ambulance and rescue vehicle for the months
of June (weekends only), July, August, and September. Total project cost $45,000
New
Project Classrooms In The Hatchery, sponsored by US Fish and
Wildlife Service and Carson National Fish Hatchery. This project will provide facility and
program instruction for enrichment of student awareness of forest and watershed
related issues. It will promote
environmental understanding and management of natural resources and their
interrelated functioning, provide opportunities for diverse educational and
hands on opportunities tied to protection, enhancement and improvement of
public and private lands. Total project
cost $74,000.
Request For Amendment To 2007 Title III Project:
Skamania County Sheriff’s Emergency Services, sponsored by Skamania
County Sheriff’s Department. To enhance and maintain the level of search
and rescue services in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Columbia River
Gorge NSA lands in Skamania County, as well as reduce and improve response
times to all types of emergency calls.
The funds requested are to construct a 60’x100’ secure metal building at
the County’s Carson Stockpile Site to house search and rescue gear and other
Sheriff’s equipment, with the cost of the building to be split between Title
III funds and other County funds. Total
Title III funds requested $70,000.
The Board met in executive session regarding real
estate from 10:40 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with no action taken.
The Board met in executive session regarding
personnel from 11:00 a.m. until 11:40 a.m., with no action taken.
The Board participated in a
workshop to discuss 2008 Title III project applications, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 and reconvened at 1:30
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The Board participated in a workshop with the
Sheriff to discuss an amendment to the 2007 Title III Project for Skamania
County Sheriff’s Emergency Services to construct a 60’x100’ secure metal
building at the County’s Carson Stockpile Site to house search and rescue gear
and other Sheriff’s equipment, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a 2008 pre-submittal
budget workshop with the Sheriff, Jail, Work Crew, E911, Inmate Welfare, Drug
Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Emergency Management, Animal
Control/Code Enforcement, and Boating Safety, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 and reconvened at 3:30
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
Mark Yinger, a groundwater and environmental
consultant reported on subsurface investigations conducted in the vicinity of
the active Piper Road landslide.
Discussion included the geologic setting, soil types, drilling and
boring results, and soil saturation.
The Board participated in a workshop with the County
Clerk to discuss a software program change for the Superior Court system, with
no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 and reconvened at 9:35
a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree
present.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending July 12, 2007 in the
total amount of $377,544.37.
Walt
Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) member reported on the CRGC
meeting of July 10, 2007. Discussion
included commercial recreation zoning, Broughton proposal, wind turbines, and
an increase in funding from the State of Oregon.
The
meeting recessed at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 and reconvened at 10:55
a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
approve a voucher to Cardmember Service in the total amount of $2,240.27.
The
meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON